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Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

On 8th April, we welcomed writer, former BBC correspondent, and Parkinson’s podcaster (Movers and Shakers), Rory Cellan-Jones, for a live conversation about someone very special in his life – Sophie, a very shy rescue dog from Romania. Sophie has had such a big impact on Rory’s life that he has written a book about her, Sophie from Romania. 

The book follows the journey of Sophie’s adoption. From her battles with anxiety to her first adventures outside, making friends, and the hard work and reward of building her trust – all while Rory navigated his Parkinson’s diagnosis.

World Parkinson's Day

On World Parkinson’s Day on 11th April, we collaborated with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson’s community, and We Are Undefeatable to host a day of Parkinson’s-friendly exercise sessions. Qualified instructors hosted Parkinson’s-specific classes that included Neuro-Moves - Dance for Parkinson’s, a High-Intensity Parkinson’s Workout, Bounceback Exercise, Parkinson’s Beats drumming, Gentle Chair Yoga and Relaxation, a Seated Parkinson’s Exercise Class, and Exercising with Neuro Heroes: Thriving with Parkinson's.

 See our Timetable below for the World Parkinson's Day sessions:

                       

World Parkinson’s Day, Friday 11th April. 10 am – A High-Intensity Parkinson’s Workout with Reach Your Peak. 11 am – Parkinson’s Beats Exercise Drumming with Parkinson’s Beats. 12 pm – Exercising with Neuro Heroes: Thriving with Parkinson’s with Neuro Heroes. 2 pm – Bounce Back exercise with Bounceback Exercise. 3 pm – Neuro-Moves – Dance for Parkinson’s with LPM Dance. 4 pm – Seated Parkinson’s Exercise Class with LiveWellExercise. 4:30 pm – Gentle Chair Yoga and Relaxation with Yanar Mind and Movement.

 


If you weren't able to join us live during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, you can find all our sessions on catchup on our World Parkinson's Day playlist on YouTube.

If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson's, you can visit Parkinson's UK website for information and support on living well with Parkinson's.

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Older women having fun using Yoga Balls and Drumsticks as part of a Parkinson's Beats - Exercise Drumming class

Parkinson's Beats - Exercise Drumming

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

A group of older women and a man in a seated exercise class, leaning to the left with their left arm raised and stretched over their heads. With the instructor of the class helping the woman at the back with the stretch while she laughs.

Seated Parkinson’s Exercise Class

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

Two older ladies, smiling, laughing and having fun dancing in a group against a brick wall backdrop.

Neuro-Moves - Dance for Parkinson’s

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

A photo of Rory Cellan-Jones and his rescue dog Sophie, from Romania. Rory is sat in front of a piano, with Sophie walking into the room. With a background image of gold and red orbs on a black background.

Introducing Sophie from Romania: a conversation with Rory Cellan-Jones

Part of Parkinson's Awareness Month

A group of three people taking part in a Gentle Chair Yoga class, sat in chairs with feet flat on the floor and hands touching their shoulders, smiling.

Gentle Chair Yoga and Relaxation

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

A woman sat on a chair, holding two small green dumbbells out in front of her, wearing a bright orange top and smiling. With a variety of plants in the background.

Bounce Back Exercise

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

Woman in a purple workout t-shirt stretching her left arm over her head, with her other hand on her hip, exercising outdoors with two people also doing the same stretch behind her.

Exercising with Neuro Heroes: Thriving with Parkinson’s

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month

Two older men marching on the spot, enjoying a high intensity workout, smiling, with an exercise hall backdrop.

A High-Intensity Parkinson’s Workout

Part of World Parkinson's Day and Parkinson's Awareness Month